Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
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Spanish is taught through the Spanish Language and Social Studies Department. The programs follow the Dominican Republic Ministry of Education curriculum. The department provides instruction and guidance through strategies and activities that foster and strengthen students' knowledge and skills, and presents a general view of Dominican and universal histories. Patriotic values are fostered and students develop critical thinking by evaluating national and international events; the department is coordinated by Cynthia Abreu.
Mindful Community School offers an American and Canadian curriculum with an AP program, preparing students from ages 1 to 18. Located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, it operates within Educación Integral and follows Core Common Standards, national Dominican curricula, and a USA-type framework. The school features Early Childhood through Middle and High School programs, with a robust Spanish department delivering language, social studies, and civics while emphasizing values formation and critical thinking. Technology-enhanced classrooms, music, art, and physical education are integrated into daily learning. A Student Support Team provides psychological support and academic intervention. The campus houses a library with over 9,000 materials, Follet and EBSCO access, a health care center, and two Happy rooms that promote mindfulness and self-regulation. Since 1996, Mindful Community School has fostered lifelong learners who engage with a multicultural community in an active, caring environment. Students develop confidence, curiosity, and global perspectives through collaborative learning.